Overeating – commonplace during the holidays – is something people encounter all year long. There are two “types” of overeating: Initiating an eating episode when there is no physiological need Eating too much during an eating episode Continue reading
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Calculator adds up cardiovascular risks
Coverage from Harvard Gazette, featuring the Department of Nutrition Continue reading
Dietary linoleic acid and risk of coronary heart disease
Swapping saturated fat and carbohydrates for linoleic acid – the main polyunsaturated fat found in vegetable oil, nuts, and seeds – lowers risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study by Harvard School of Public Health researchers. We talked to lead author Maryam Farvid, a visiting scientist and Takemi fellow in the Department […] Continue reading
Thinfluence: Thin-flu-ence (noun) the powerful and surprising effect friends, family, work, and environment have on weight
Thinfluence, by Walter Willett is a research-based examination of the external forces that influence diet and weight. Willett argues that personal relationships, workplace environment and the media contribute to an individual’s ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Continue reading
How to choose healthy fats
1. Use liquid vegetable oils for cooking and baking. Olive, canola, and other plant-based oils are rich in heart-healthy unsaturated fats. Try dressing up a salad or roasted vegetables with an olive oil-based vinaigrette. 2. Avoid trans fat. Read labels to find foods without trans fats. You should also scan the ingredient list to make […] Continue reading
Saturated or not: Does type of fat matter?
Saturated fat has long been considered detrimental to health, so when a recently published research paper suggested there is no evidence supporting the recommendation to limit saturated fat consumption, media outlets reported extensively on the subject. Continue reading
5 Quick tips: Choosing healthy protein foods
1. Upgrade the protein on your plate. The Healthy Eating Plate encourages you to eat protein-rich foods like beans, nuts, tofu, fish, chicken, or eggs in place of less-healthy options like red and processed meats. For example, try a turkey or black bean burger instead of a traditional beef burger. Or slice up a fresh-roasted […] Continue reading
Re-thinking your New Year’s resolutions
The holiday season brings parties, presents and an endless array of festive foods. Some people adopt a holiday eating or exercise strategy to offset all the snacking and sipping, while others willingly overindulge, planning to start the new year with a clean slate and new diet plan — the popular but usually ineffective “I’ll start […] Continue reading
Develop a “sugar strategy” for healthy holiday eating
Shared meals are a highlight of the holidays. And while it’s easy to overindulge when there are so many delicious dishes on the table, desserts can be especially easy to overeat. A 2013 study examining how sugar and fat affect regions of the brain related to overeating showed that when it comes to food cravings, […] Continue reading
Exercise Safety
For an elite athlete, a weekend warrior, or anyone just starting out on a fitness plan, physical activity does increase the risk of injury. (37) Don’t let that stop you from becoming more active, though. The health benefits of being active far outweigh any risks. Continue reading